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Wattaplant

Hej! I’ve been thinking of using wine corks at the bottom of the pot instead of drain rocks. Has anyone ever tried this and if so, what were your experience? 🙂

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  1. DanishGramma

    I have learned that it’s best not to put anything in the bottom of the pot. I used to use rocks but I guess it’s not good for the plant

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    • Wattaplant

      REALLY?? 😮I use regular rocks and drain rocks for my amaryllis. But i have read that it is better for the pot to have drainage.. is it because that even with rocks the plants root could grow and possibly lead to root rot - this is what I have read, which is why I was always so cautious.

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    • Mads

      The best drainage is always holes! 😄 But I can see using corks as a good way to add “filler” at the bottom if planting a large planter (usually outdoor planters). Corks are a good idea, since they’re natural, absorbent, and lightweight. Guess I’m gonna start drinking more wine… 🍷🥴🪴

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  2. Sunny

    I have used broken pieces of terracotta potting or pebbles on the bottom of pots many years ago to get better drainage by preventing the soil from clogging the drain holes. I found the best solution was to change to pots with more and larger holes and to add more holes. I also changed potting mix to one with better drainage. I did this by reducing the amount of peat moss type soil additives I use in my pots. I use more aggregates (lava pebbles, perlite, clay bits, course sand). I use more chunky bits (coconut husk, bark). My plants are healthier. I don’t have that swampy smelling standing water at the bottom of my pots.

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